Edwin “Pa” Klimek

Edwin Alvin Klimek (Shamrock)
August 28, 1930 – December 23, 2016

Edwin Klimek, 86, of Bryan, joined Jesus in Heaven for Christmas on Friday, December 23, 2016, in Bryan. His family will receive guests during a visitation on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, from 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home with a rosary to be recited at
7 pm by Rev. Msgr. John McCaffrey. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 pm, Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will be in Fayetteville City Cemetery. Services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral Home and Cremation Centers.

Edwin was born to Frank and Abina Marek Klimek on August 28, 1930, in Fayetteville, Texas. He proudly served his country as a sergeant in the Korean War as a part of the anti-aircraft artillery division. In 1955, he married Ruth Fritsch and they were married for 59 years before her passing in 2014. Ruth and Shamrock owned Ma & Pa’s catering and fed thousands of people over a 20-year period. He was a member of the KJT for more than 50 years, a member of the American Legion Earl Graham Post 159, and a member of the VFW. He was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Preceding Edwin in death are his parents; his wife Ruth Klimek; his son Kenneth Klimek; one brother and two sisters.

His survivors include his daughter Rebekah Charanza and husband Kevin; his grandchildren Aaron Charanza and Hannah Charanza; his twin sister Evelyn Lincke; his in-laws Gary and Betty Fritsch and extended family; Nephew and neighbor, Gene Klimek who helped his Uncle Shamrock with tasks he could no longer do.

Memorial donations may be given in Memory of Edwin Klimek to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 507 East 26th Street, Bryan, Texas 77803

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  1. Bekie so sorry to hear about your Dad passing away! My prayers are with you and your family at this difficult in your life! God bless you!

    • Bekie so sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing! My prayers are with you and your entire family! God be with you at this difficult time in your life!

  2. Bekie I was so sorry to hear your Dad has passed away! My prayers go out to you and your entire family! God bless you at this difficult time!

  3. Bekie and Family! So very sorry for your loss! Know we are thinking about you, and praying for your family! Sending you big hugs!

  4. Shamrock,
    we have been together through hard times and good times. We had lots of fun together at the Galveston Beach with my family and your family. You are finally home with Ruthie and Kenny. Jesus has a true friend and a great gentleman. I know you are in Heaven, along with my wife, Gloria Pavlas. I miss her dearly and I know she is up there with you and Ruthie. God bless your family as I know what they are going through right now. Until we meet again…

    Your friend & Korean Army buddy,
    Daniel Pavlas

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